Missoula, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Missoula, Montana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
74,994
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
16.8%
Median Home
$301,700
Median Income
$50,947
Median Rent
$900
Missoula SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
9.5
Missoula, MT Crime Report
3,121Total Crimes
4,081.4Total Crimes / 100k People
73.97%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Missoula / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,121 | 4,081.4 | 2,590.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 376 | 491.7 | 469.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 32 | 41.8 | 25.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 280 | 366.2 | 383.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,745 | 3,589.7 | 2,120.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 273 | 357.0 | 270.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,285 | 2,988.2 | 1,603.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 187 | 244.5 | 247.6 | 246.0 |
Missoula, MT Cost Of Living
104Missoula's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Missoula | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 87 | 100 | |
Missoula, MT Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Missoulian | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Mfield, Matthew Field, ht | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Missoula in Montana
Map Of Missoula, MT
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Population over time in Missoula
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 74,994 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 72,125 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 70,847 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 70,117 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 69,190 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 68,377 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 67,710 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 66,982 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 66,158 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 65,383 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Missoula
| Race | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 85.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Missoula
| Gender | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Missoula for adults over 25
| Education | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Missoula, Montana
| Income | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
